Genisis Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JEN-uh-sis //ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs//
Origin: English; Greek
Meaning: English: origin; Greek: birth, creation
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Genisis is derived from the Greek word "genesis," meaning "origin" or "birth." This term is rooted in the ancient Greek verb "gignesthai," which translates to "to be born" or "to come into being." The word entered the English language through Latin, where it was adopted as "genesis," and subsequently made its way into Old French before becoming part of Middle English. The term is most famously associated with the first book of the Bible, Genesis, which narrates the creation of the world and the beginnings of humanity, thus solidifying its significance in Judeo-Christian tradition.
Historically, the book of Genesis has been a cornerstone of religious texts since its composition, which is traditionally dated to around the 6th century BCE during the Babylonian Exile. It has been influential in shaping theological concepts and narratives within Judaism and Christianity.
The King James Bible, published in 1611, further popularized the term in the English-speaking world, making the stories and themes of Genesis widely accessible and influential in literature, art, and culture. Culturally, the name Genisis carries connotations of new beginnings and creation, reflecting its etymological roots.
It symbolizes the start of life and the unfolding of stories, making it a name imbued with hope and potential. The name may also evoke associations with the concept of genesis in various contexts, such as the genesis of ideas or movements.
While diminutive forms or variations of the name may exist, Genisis stands out for its direct connection to the profound themes of origin and creation found in its historical and linguistic lineage.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Genisis was first seen in the United States in 1988.
Genisis has ranked as high as #1303 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in California, Texas, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Genisis has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Genisis is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Genisis was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Genisis (2022)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Genisis.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2008 | 37 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1994 | 23 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |